1964 Austin Princess vs. 1984 Honda Civic
To start off, 1984 Honda Civic is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Austin Princess (119 HP) has 18 more horse power than 1984 Honda Civic. (101 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 1325 kg more than 1984 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1964 Austin Princess is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1964 Austin Princess. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1964 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1964 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin Princess | 1984 Honda Civic | |
Make | Austin | Honda |
Model | Princess | Civic |
Year Released | 1964 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 101 HP |
Torque | 251 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 38 L |